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Bunting steps down as Black Ferns coach as search begins for successor
NZ Rugby aims to appoint a new Black Ferns coach by Christmas.
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Black Ferns arrive home from the Rugby World Cup
After winning their Bronze Final match at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, the Black Ferns have arrived home at Auckland Airport. Video / Jason Dorday
'Pretty speechless': Black Ferns star caps off big year with World Rugby award
A big year for Braxton Sorensen-McGee was not without one final crescendo.
Black Ferns top France to finish third at World Cup
The Black Ferns were too good for France and finish the World Cup in third place.
'Motivation enough': Black Ferns search for redemption against France
A loss to France would drop the Black Ferns outside the world’s top three.
Young stars return from injury in Black Ferns' battle for bronze
'We’ve been gifted another opportunity to turn things around for our nation.'
Why Black Ferns have plenty to play for in battle for bronze
'We didn’t execute like we usually do against Canada, so that’s a huge focus.'
Alice Soper: How NZ Rugby let rivals overtake the Black Ferns
ANALYSIS: The Black Ferns went 42 days without a test before the World Cup began.
Black Ferns star Jorja Miller on awards, injuries, and World Cup lessons
'I wanted to make a big impact, but that’s not always possible,' Miller says.
Black Fern chasing rare double at World Rugby Awards
The awards will be announced during Sunday’s World Cup final at Twickenham.
World media reacts to Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup semifinal loss over Canada
Allan Bunting’s women got off to a slow start in Bristol.
'Sometimes it’s not going to be our day': The big difference in Black Ferns loss
'When you give them ball in our own half, they’re really accurate,' Bunting said.
Streak over! Black Ferns' World Cup run ends
The two-time defending champion Black Ferns have been knocked out of the World Cup.
'Trust our systems': The key area Black Ferns need to address in semifinal
Of the four teams remaining in the competition, the Black Ferns are the most penalised.
Black Ferns v Canada: All you need to know
Canada are in their sixth World Cup semifinal but first ever against the Ferns.
'Strength to strength': Where the Black Ferns have improved since Canada defeat
The Black Ferns have not lost a World Cup knockout match since 1991.
Kiwi coach defends England’s ‘route-one’ tactics
England’s forward pack has scored 22 of their 38 tries at this World Cup.
The GOAT and the Kid: Meet the Black Ferns' strike weapons
Black Ferns duo are at opposite end of careers but relishing chance to play together.
Black Ferns injury blow for World Cup semifinal
The Black Ferns side to face Canada on Saturday has been announced.
Alice Soper: How a rule change could have seen World Cup bite handled fairer
OPINION: Ireland were let down by the fact they couldn't challenge an alleged foul play.
Kiwi referee named for World Cup semifinal
New Zealand referee Maggie Cogger-Orr has been given the biggest assignment of her career.
Rising star called into Black Ferns squad ahead of semifinal
Mererangi Paul scored twice on debut last year and has 12 Black Ferns caps.
French player cited for biting in Women's Rugby World Cup win
Television replays appeared to show Axelle Berthoumieu biting Aoife Wafer.
World media reacts to Black Ferns World Cup knockout win over South Africa
The Black Ferns' stunning second-half revival impressed rugby analysts around the world.
'All f***ing day': The half-time speech that sparked Black Ferns in World Cup
The Black Ferns scored six tries in the second 40 to advance to the final four.
Black Ferns survive early scare to romp into semifinals
The Black Ferns scored six tries in the second 40 to advance to the final four.
Riki Flutey's kicking club: Inside the Black Ferns' turnaround from the tee
'[They're] last to leave the field ... because they’ve got to get their kicking reps in.'
Black Fern ruled out of World Cup with injury
An injury replacement is expected to join the squad in the coming days.
'They want to go through us': Bunting on Black Ferns' focus and South Africa's bench split
South Africa have named a 7-1 forwards-back split on the bench for the quarter-final clash
'Grateful it happened': The re-emergence of Renee Holmes
Holmes is again playing a key role after being dropped from the Black Ferns in early 2025.